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Samoa Supreme Court Justice Tafaoimalo Leilani Tuala - Warren. [Samoa Observer]

Man jailed two years in Samoa for sex crime against 15 year old

Apia, SAMOA — Eteru Alualu, 29, of Fuailoloo Mulifanua, has been sentenced to two years in prison. This is in connection to a sex related case inside a home in Mulifanua. Eteru appeared for sentencing on one charge of assault with intent to commit sexual violation, burglary and wilful trespass...

The late Hon. Tuiloma Lameko Gae'e [Photo: Samoa Govt]

Samoans pay their respects to deputy head of state Tuiloma

Apia, SMAOA — People in Samoa have paid their last respects at the state funeral for former Samoan MP, Tuiloma Pule Lameko Gae'e held today in Apia. The funeral was held at Parliament house led by Samoa's National Council of Churches followed by his burial at Alafua. Tuiloma, a deputy head of state...

Police Superintendent and Media Spokesperson, Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo. [SN file photo]

Domestic argument turns deadly in Samoa

Apia, SAMOA — A 31-year-old man from the village of Falease’ela died as a result of severe injuries he sustained when a domestic argument turned violent. The man passed away at the Leulumoega hospital on Wednesday last week. This was according to Police Media Spokesperson, Auapa’au Logoitino...

Samoa Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi [SN file photo]

Samoa's PM reveals he threatened churches with weekend shutdown

Apia, SAMOA — Samoa Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has revealed that he threatened the council of churches with a proposed new law which would close the country down completely every weekend to allow Christians to keep the sabbath holy. Speaking on national Radio 2AP yesterday, Tuila...

Vanuatu's Foreign Minister Ralph Regenvanu [Photo: WikiCommons / Marke Lowen via RNZI]

Vanuatu will not make itself a military target, says govt

Port Vila, VANUATU — Vanuatu's Foreign Minister says the country has no intention of making itself a target by allowing another country to build a military base in its territory. Ralph Regenvanu's comment follows Australian media reports that China was looking to establish a military base in...

Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi [SN file photo]

Tuila'epa says China base OK if no risk posed

Apia, SAMOA — The chairman of the Pacific Islands Forum Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi says an apparent proposed Chinese military base in Vanuatu is alright as long as it does not pose any threat to the region. This week the Sydney Morning Herald reported the prospect of a Chinese military outpost...

An emotional Feagaiga Stowers at Monday's medal ceremony. [photo: Stuff NZ]

Pacific News Briefs

SAMOA GOVT. DEFENDS SPORTS FUNDING The Minister of Education, Sports and Culture, Loau Keneti Sio, has defended the Government against claims that funding of sports is unfair. Speaking to the Samoa Observer yesterday, the Minister dismissed claims the Government is not investing enough money on the...

Samoa's TV3 sold to local commercial broadcaster

Apia, SAMOA — One of Samoa's commercial television services has been sold to a local broadcaster for an undisclosed amount. The manager of Apia Broadcasting limited, Verona Parker, said the name of the new owner will be announced soon. However, a reliable source said a meeting was held last weekend...

News from Samoa

SPS ARRESTS 20 IN LUATUANUU INCIDENT The Samoa Police Service (SPS) is continuing its investigation into the incidents that occurred in the village of Luatuanuu during the weekend from Saturday, 17 March 2018 through Monday, 19 March 2018. During this period, the SPS received numerous calls from...

Vanuatu rejects report of talks on China military base

Port Vila, VANUATU — Vanuatu says it's not in talks with China on a new military base. Fairfax Media has reported China approached Vanuatu about building a permanent military presence in the South Pacific. However, the Pacific nation's foreign minister Ralph Regenvanu told the ABC on Tuesday there...

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